If you’re a researcher facing safety concerns, join @penamerica.bsky.social and partner organizations on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 3pm ET for a Researcher Safety Resource Fair. Representatives from many organizations will share top tips for the moment. 🔗 Register: pen.org/event/resear...

Check out our brief with @scholars.org! We discuss the importance of assessing social determinants of health in forensic mental health settings and recommend questions to integrate into youth/caregiver assessments. @successcollab.bsky.social @lmarienich.bsky.social @kaitlinsheerin.bsky.social

“For a lot of people, it’s going to be quite shocking,” says @simonfhaeder.bsky.social (Ohio State University) in this Fort Worth Weekly article on rising health premiums, and what it means for #ACA's future in Congress and Texas. Read from Mark Henricks 👉 www.fwweekly.com/2025/11/12/h...

In this brief, Jim Stimpson, Citlalmina Ilhuicamina, and Jessica Billig (University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center) discuss how private-equity ownership distorts healthcare. They suggest policy solutions to mitigate adverse impacts. Read the policy brief: scholars.org/contribution...

On November 4th, New York elected Zohran Mamdani over Andrew Cuomo as the city's next mayor. @cmgreer.bsky.social (Fordham University) discusses what this means for the former governor's increasingly unpromising political future. Read from Nick Reisman, @politico.com:

In this @nacla-report.bsky.social op-ed, @fernandotormos.com, Catalina de Onís, Nona Chai, and Lara Aumann (@jtalliance.bsky.social) argue that experiences of Indigenous peoples and frontline workers must be at the forefront of decision-making at #COP30. Read the piece: nacla.org/establishing...

“Michigan’s law is very vague and allows for a lot of local control about what counts as too many absences and for which reasons,” @sarahlenhoff.bsky.social (Wayne State University) says about the state’s school absenteeism policy. Read the piece from @bridgemi.com reporters:

SSN trains scholars to share their research with the public, so scholars like Lindsey Haynes-Maslow, @sarahkbowen.bsky.social & @leahegose.bsky.social can show up to explain people how lives will be affected by policy decisions like the cut-off of #SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown.

🏥 In this @nj.com op-ed, Soumitra Bhuyan (@bloustein.rutgers.edu) and Shamik Bhat (@princeton.edu) argue that ending #ACA subsidies for New Jersey residents will not eliminate costs, but instead transfer expenses to hospitals, states, and taxpayers. Read here: www.nj.com/opinion/2025...

I have been heartbroken about the death of my friend and amazing human being, Greg Prieto. I finally wrote something to share via the Scholars' Strategy Network, which I'll also share here: scholars.org/features/tri... Greg Prieto, PRESENTE!

Thrilled to be at an OpEd writing workshop today, made possible by @scholars.org! Academics and researchers- check them out!

Join Georgia SSN for the 2nd webinar in their “Defending U.S. Democracy” webinar series featuring Frances Lee (Princeton University) and Drs. Daniel Pollock and Michael St. Louis (CDC) 🗓️ Tues, Nov 11 🕓 4pm - 5:30pm ET 🔗 Register: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/g...

In this @thefulcrum-us.bsky.social op-ed, Henry A.J. Ramos explains how mass deportations of working Latino populations significantly harm economic stability. Instead, he advocates for investment in education, workforce development, and inclusive civic integration. Read the piece. ⤵️

In this @latimes.com op-ed, @leahegose.bsky.social draws on her research and volunteer work to show how the SNAP benefits cutoff is worsening hunger. She writes that the Trump administration could fund SNAP during the shutdown but has not, and shares ways readers can help locally. ⤵️

Tuesday's #Election2025 brought in victories for the Democratic Party across New York, Virginia, and California. @kdittmar.bsky.social (Rutgers University) joins @dhopkins1776.bsky.social, @avi-wa.bsky.social, and Cherri Gregg to discuss key takeaways. Listen from WHYY-FM: whyy.org/episodes/mam...

Some states have implemented policies that prohibit or limit paper mail within prisons. In this op-ed, Tamanika Ferguson (@wellesley.edu) explains why protecting physical mail is essential for dignity, organizing, and collective learning Read in @truthout.org: truthout.org/articles/new...

An article by Luisa S. Deprez, professor emerita of sociology and social policy at the University of Southern Maine, details the effects that a lack of SNAP benefits will have. @scholars.org www.pressherald.com/2025/10/30/l...

We are thrilled to welcome @matiangai.bsky.social (University of Maryland, Baltimore) to the network! Sirleaf's scholarship focuses on international law, human rights, global public health, transitional justice, and criminal law. Read her full SSN member profile: scholars.org/scholar/mati...

Why is it so hard to build a movement to defend democracy? In a new talk for @scholars.org, @jennifermccoy.bsky.social suggests some comparative answers. She then identifies problems specific to the U.S., and suggests some solutions. Watch here🔽 www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKZw...

As enhanced ACA tax credits expire, many Texans stand to lose affordable health coverage in a state where 16.7% of residents are already uninsured. In this @houstonchronicle.com op-ed, Kathryn Anderson of @uh.edu explains what these changes mean. ⤵️

It’s Election Day! 🗳️ In this No Jargon podcast episode, Brian Adams (SDSU) breaks down why state and local elections matter — from the mayors, town councils, and school boards shaping daily life to the policies that affect housing and public safety. 🎧 Listen today: scholars.org/podcast/why-...

We’re deeply saddened by the passing of Greg Prieto, longtime SSN member & former San Diego Chapter Leader. In this tribute, colleagues & friends Brian Adams, Stacey Livingstone, John Skrentny & @abigailandrews.bsky.social share Greg’s legacy of compassion & justice. 🔗 scholars.org/features/tri...

🚜 High cost of living forces many farmworkers to work through dangerous natural disasters. In this policy brief, Carly Hyland (@ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social) argues for legislation that would protect farmers by providing them with disaster pay. Read the brief: scholars.org/contribution...

The Trump administration has cut funding for supplies it claims “promote drug use,” threatening syringe programs. @bethmeyerson.bsky.social (University of Arizona) says this gives unsupportive states “a shield” to close needle exchanges. Read via @davidovalle.bsky.social, @washingtonpost.com:

"Social scientists can collect data to help policymakers better understand problems in the world," says Alexander Hertel-Fernandez (@columbiauniversity.bsky.social). He joins Terry Gerton on @federalnewsnetwork.com.web.brid.gyto discuss how research can strengthen federal decision-making. Listen:

Colin Gordon (University of Iowa) argues that looming #ACA premium increases that start this weekend + #Medicaid funding cuts harm Iowans with dramatic increases in health care costs, reduced access to care, and loss of coverage. Read more from Gordon's op-ed in @thegazette.com:

It’s an honor to be on this list with such amazing colleagues. And, for real, I’ve got more than a few words to say about this. Denying food assistance to millions of food-insecure families in order to pressure Congress to raise insurance premiums is truly mind-boggling.

📢 With Affordable Care Act #ACA marketplace open enrollment beginning Nov. 1, millions of Americans will see firsthand how much their health insurance premiums are set to rise in 2026. For reporters covering this, these experts are available for comment. ⤵️ 🔗 Connect: scholars.org/features/exp...

Thanks to the wonderful folks @scholars.org and the #NoJargon podcast for this amazing interview about my book Fighting for Control! @uncpress.bsky.social

🎧 In this No Jargon podcast episode, @drlmmurillo.bsky.social discusses the history of reproductive rights in the U.S., particularly on the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands. She shares what history can teach us about defending reproductive freedom now. 🔗 Listen to the ep: scholars.org/podcast/past...

In this @theprogressivemag.bsky.social op-ed, Elizabeth Reed (@sdsuchhs.bsky.social) links America’s gun violence crisis to a culture that prioritizes individualism over the common good. She writes that beyond stronger gun laws, real safety requires investing in communities. Read the piece:

📢 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, #SNAP, payments are expected to stop on November 1 amid the government shutdown. For reporters covering this developing story, the following experts are available to comment. ⤵️ 🔗 Connect: scholars.org/features/exp...

In conversation with Jeffrey Snyder for TheStreet, @davidslusky.bsky.social (University of Kansas) discusses healthcare accessibility challenges for seniors in rural areas. He explains how rideshare could be a partial solution. Read the full conversation: www.thestreet.com/retirement/i...

🗣️ Don't miss this event happening TOMORROW! All university-based researchers are welcome. Please share with your colleagues. 👇👇

In this op-ed for @militarytimes.bsky.social, Jim Craig (University of Missouri, St. Louis) says that to ensure the War on Terror Memorial has a lasting meaning, designers should use the "Fourth Truth Framework" to allow multiple truths to be shared. Read the piece now. ⤵️

In this op-ed for @justsecurity.org, @matiangai.bsky.social (@univofmaryland.bsky.social) criticizes the U.N.’s 80th-anniversary theme of peace, development, and human rights by drawing on the organization's history of human rights violations. Read the full op-ed today. ⤵️

Excited to share an op-ed by @ucsfmedicine.bsky.social PhD student @whitneywells.bsky.social on her personal experiences with #paidleave after childbirth, and how they intersect with her research. progressive.org/op-eds/paid-... @paidleaveforall.bsky.social @scholars.org 1/

🏠 In this @citylimitsnews.bsky.social op-ed, Allysha Bryant (Yeshiva University) draws on her personal experience & research to discuss the issues with New York's Housing lottery that make it difficult to find homes. She calls for new measures to help families access better housing. Read today. 👇

The rural-urban divide is reshaping U.S. democracy. In this episode of The Ezra Klein Show, SSN Academic Director smettler.bsky.social (Cornell) explains how this divide took shape and what it will take for Democrats to win back rural voters. 🎧 Listen to the full episode:

"Universities must involve Muslim students – especially visibly Muslim women – in creating campus policies and spaces for religious identity that are not hidden in basements but rather visible, dignified & accessible," writes Hind Haddad (The Ohio State University) in this @usnews.com op-ed. Read. ⤵️

"To improve the health of the nation’s parents, Congress should make paid family leave available nationwide through a federal law that complements states’ efforts," Wells writes in this @theprogressivemag.bsky.social op-ed. Read Wells' full piece. ⤵️

If Congress lets enhanced ACA tax credits expire and Medicaid cuts proceed, ACA marketplace premiums could rise 22% and nearly half a million could lose coverage, risking hospital closures. Michael Gusmano (Lehigh University) explains the risks in his @pennlive.com op-ed. ⤵️

In this @propublica.org article, Erica Frantz (Michigan State University) reflects on growing fears of ICE, especially amid increased federal funding and ICE officers' anonymity. Read from @davidmcswane.bsky.social and @hannahallam.bsky.social: www.propublica.org/article/trum...

In this @nebraskaexaminer.com op-ed, Cailen O'Shea (North Dakota State University) responds to potential budget cuts at his alma mater, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, that would eliminate the department where he received his PhD. Read O'Shea's piece on the value of the department:

Over 60% of U.S. teens report experiencing abuse from a dating partner. In this policy brief, Avanti Adhia (University of Washington) argues that dating violence education in schools is vital and that enforcing existing state laws is key to protecting students. 🔗 Read: scholars.org/contribution...

We are excited to welcome @mgraber1.bsky.social (umaryland.edu) to the network! Graber's research focuses on American constitutional development and constitutional decline. Learn more from Graber's SSN member profile: scholars.org/scholar/mark...

It was an absolute delight speaking to Lisa Hernandez for this No Jargon episode! Thank you for supporting my research and for talking about my book: Fighting for Control: Power, Reproductive Care, and Race in the US-Mexico Borderlands @uncpress.bsky.social

In our latest podcast episode, @drlmmurillo.bsky.social (@utaustin.bsky.social) explains how earlier attempts to control women's bodies still shape current laws, and shares what history can teach us about defending reproductive freedom now. 🎧 Listen to the episode now: scholars.org/podcast/past...

Increasing work requirements isn’t going to increase workforce participation. It’s going to increase hunger. I’m glad Newsweek is clear about this (and grateful I had a chance to comment in this piece).

Happy to have our data from #NoKings 2.0 discussed by @axios.com : www.axios.com/2025/10/20/w...